Michigan Happenings From Lake Cora to Lawton Road Plans
Michigan reports progress on a nine mile Paw Paw to Lawrence highway with bids asked and five miles slated for completion this summer. Mary Purnell tests court defense in Grand Rapids against former House of David members over funds.
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St. Louis
Richard Steketee
Paw Paw
Lawrence
Detroit-Chicago
Lake Cora
Michigan
Mary Purnell
Benjamin
House of David Colony
Benton Harbor
Grand Rapids
Purnell
Michigan wool pool boosts prices as 1923 season opens
The first 1923 wool clip arrived at the Michigan State Farm Bureau offices in Lansing, with small consignments en route from across the state. Wool growers pool their product to secure better prices, and the year’s outlook is described as brighter due to improved quality and cleaner fleeces.
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Michigan State Farm Bureau
Lansing
Bureau
Farm Bureau
Michigan
Carrie L. Biddle dies after long illness in Saline
Carrie L Biddle born April 14 1879 in Macon Senajayvee county daughter of Ira and wife married Fred April in 1903 and had Ruth Lucile and Lawrence She lived in Pittsfield Lodi and Saline member of Methodist Church treasurer of Sunday school and Ladies Aid Funeral Saturday with Rev Ralph W Brown officiating Interment Oakwood Cemetery
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Carrie L. Biddle
Ira Biddle
Macon
Senajayvee County
Clyde
Clarence
Carl
Thomas
Fred April
Ruth
Lucile
Lawrence
Pittsfield Township
Lodi
Saline
Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ralph TW. Brown
Oakwood Cemetery
Death Notice for Lillian Agnes Derr of Ferndale
Lillian Agnes Wittbracht Derr born July 13 1900 Peotone Illinois married 1921 to Clarence Derr passed March 12 1923 at Ferndale Michigan after a brief illness. She was 23 years 7 months 29 days leaving husband two children parents C H and Martha Wittbracht two brothers one sister and many relatives.
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Lillian Agnes Derr
Lillian A. Wittbracht
Rev
C. H. and
Martha M. Wittbracht
Peotone
Illinois
Clarence Derr
Evelyn
Thomas
Ferndale
Mich
Card of Thanks for Sorrow and Sympathy
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness and words of sympathy in our late sorrow. Clarence Derr and the Wittbracht Derr families and Arthur Derr family extend gratitude.
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Clarence Derr
H. Wittbracht
Arthur Derr
Gratitude From Grange Gordon Family
The Stimpson family thanks friends and neighbors for loving sympathy shown during their time of bereavement.
Auction Sale by Miss Edna Smith at 202 BH Michigan Ave
Public auction at Miss Edna Smiths home 202 BH Michigan Ave on Saturday March 24 at 1 30 p m. Selling sideboard secretary thrall tree stands chairs toilet sets lamps two bedroom suites bed springs sewing machine feather bed canned fruit fruit jars jewel range lawn mower step chair 20 gal crock smaller crocks jugs garden hose garden feeder cultivator garden tools scales and many small articles. Col A E Schrader Auctioneer.
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Edna Smith
Michigan Avenue
Col
A. E. Schrader
Upper Peninsula Chiropractors Meet at Iron Mountain Jail
The Upper Peninsula Chiropractors association held a business meeting in Iron Mountain with F. O. Logic of that city who serves a 90 day sentence for practicing medicine without a license. The A. D. Crosby Company, Inc. acquired a building on Lansing’s east side and recently incorporated for 80 000 dollars. Operations are expected to begin about May 1.
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Hastile
Iron Mountain
Upper Peninsula
A. D. Crosby Company, Inc
Lansing
Marquette to issue instant prison alerts for escapes
Marquette residents will receive instant notices when convicts escape or serious trouble occurs at the branch prison. The alert will be a series of shrill blasts from a siren whistle. Detroit reports a death rate of 11 per 1000, lowest among the ten largest U.S. cities per Dr. Palmer. Alex Dow resigns as Detroit Edison general manager. Alfred C. Marshall succeeds him.
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Marquette
Detroit
United States
George T. Palmer
Department of Health
Alex Dow
The
Detroit Edison Co
Alfred C. Marshall
Doc Waterbury the king of confidence men s earnings end
A Nashville editorial recounts the rise and fall of Doc Waterbury alias at least 15 names. After 19 years of swindling and seven prison stints totaling about 250000 dollars, he is released and plans a simple life on a Ithaca area farm to regain honor and mend his damaged family.
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Grand Rapids Press
Nashville
Waterbury
Doc Waterbury
Auburn
New York
Broadway
Farn
Tthaca
Boe Waterbury
Nashville News
The Return of the Sun and Seasonal Rhythm
The article reflects on winter and spring, noting longer daylight in late winter, increased reading and socializing, renewed energy, and anticipation with the sun’s return. It contrasts winter’s quiet productivity with spring’s fashion interest and the timeless cycle of seed time and harvest.
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Sol
Ford Trucks Sell Cheap at Saline Garage
Two Ford trucks offered as practical for mill trips and town trading. Priced at 50 and 75 dollars, cash or terms. Geo V Cook, proprietor, Saline Garage, contact phone 61.
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Geo
V. Cook
Householders Complain About Coal Man and Ice Man Prices
Readers accuse the coal man and ice man of overcharging as coal prices rise, with ice delivery described as resembling Santa Claus due to high costs. The note reflects consumer frustration over basic utility costs.
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Santa Claus
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